Machine Learning Engineer Graduate (TikTok Shop Global E-Commerce, Risk Control) - 2026 Start (PhD)

TikTok; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social media platform in Singapore is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer Graduate to develop innovative AI solutions for risk control within its e-commerce operations. The ideal candidate is a final year or recent PhD graduate with strong programming skills and familiarity with machine learning frameworks. This role offers an exciting opportunity to tackle complex challenges and unlock career growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Final year or recent PhD graduate in a technical discipline.
• Good coding skills in one or more programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop machine learning solutions to prevent fraudulent activities.
• Analyze business and security data for abnormal user behavior.
• Build data pipelines for real-time risk prevention.
• Test the effectiveness of built solutions.
• Work cross-functionally to mitigate business risks.

Skills

Coding skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Education

PhD in Software Development, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Machine learning frameworks (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch)

Job description

Machine Learning Engineer Graduate (TikTok Shop Global E-Commerce, Risk Control) - 2026 Start (PhD)

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Team Introduction
The E-Commerce Risk Control (ECRC) team is missioned: - To protect Tiktok E-Commerce users, including and beyond buyer, seller, creator; - By securing the integrity of our ecommerce ecosystem and providing a safe shopping experience on the platform; - Through building infrastructures, platforms and technologies, as well as collaborating with many cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

In this team you'll have a unique and exciting opportunity to have first‑hand exposure to build scalable and robust, intelligent and privacy‑safe, secure and product‑friendly systems via AI technology and data science products. Our challenges are not some regular day‑to‑day technical puzzles -- You'll be part of a team that's developing novel solutions to first‑seen challenges of a non‑stop evolvement of a phenomenal product eco‑system.

We are looking for talented individuals to join our team in 2026. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth. Launch your career where inspiration is infinite at TikTok.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by end of year 2026. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.

Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

Responsibilities

• Develop machine learning solutions for identifying and preventing various fraudulent activities.
• Analyze massive business and security data to mine abnormal user behavior, and uncover evolving risky patterns.
• Build data pipeline to enable scalable and real‑time risk prevention.
• Analyze / test the effectiveness of the built solutions.
• Work in a cross‑functional team setting to mitigate business risks.
• Work with relevant software platform to develop/deploy/monitor the models.

Minimum Qualifications

• Final year or recent PhD graduate with a background in Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Good coding skills in one or more programming language.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with machine learning frameworks such as scikit-learn, tensorflow, pytorch.
• Ability to think critically, rationally, and communicate in result‑oriented, data-driven manner.

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If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [e-mail].

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short‑form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.